RN/LPN/CMA - Van Diest Family Health Clinic (Webster City) Full Time

Come work with an award winning team! Thanks to the readers of The Daily Freeman-Journal, VDMC was named Best Place to Work in 2023 and 2024. Van Diest Medical Center has also been recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. This marks the second year for VDMC’s inclusion on the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals. VDMC is one of only 12 hospitals in the state of Iowa to achieve this designation. Nationwide, there are 1,366 critical access hospitals. Additionally, Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) has also been named a 2024 Top Workplaces INDUSTRY winner. Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry. Details about how Van Diest Medical Center builds a great workplace culture are available at https://topworkplaces.com/company/van-diest-medical-center/

Effectively delivers care to the patient in the clinic setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Acknowledges patient’s rights, maintains patient confidentiality at all times and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations.

Some essential functions:

• Rooms patients, and assists practitioner in safe, effective delivery of patient care.
• Adheres to all safety policies including emergency preparedness, fire safety and utility systems.
• Performs assessment and triage of telephone and walk-in patients; evaluates symptoms and determines essential care required.
• Observes and assesses patient’s conditions and behavior; assures patient safety and stability.
• Administers medications by IV, IM, intradermal or sub-q using the five rights of medication administration.
• Plans and documents patient care using appropriate documentation methods.
• Provides education as needed to patient and family
• Communicates lab results and other follow up information to patient.
• Assists in processing referrals.
• Enters patient charges.
• Assists providers with procedures.
• Provides coverage as needed to other clinics.
• Uses computer system efficiently to access patient information, scheduling and communication.
• Assists in policy review process by reviewing and revising department policies according to policy review schedule or as needed.
• Participates in continuing education and completes all required competencies.
• Obtains patients’ vital signs.
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration within and between departments.
• Complies with department policies.
• Abides by Van Diest Medical Center’s Standards of Behavior
• Reports variances, sentinel events; complies with Mandatory Reporting requirements.
• Adheres to all safety policies including Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Hospital Safety and Infection Control Policies, fire safety and utility systems.
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and appropriate to the position and department.

• Triages patient phone calls/submits medication refills for patients.

This position is based at the Webster City Van Diest Medical Center Clinic location, but may provide support to other clinics in the organization.

Works 36 hours per week, four 8 hour days, one 4 hour day. Every 5th Saturday 8am-12pm.

Wage commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefits including Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS).

Educational Experience Required:

• Completion of recognized Medical Assistant, LPN or RN program required.
• LPN or RN licensure if not a Medical Assistant.
• Certification as a CMA (AAMA) preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Must speak, hear and understand the English language
• Basic medical terminology required
• Must have extensive computer experience
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and public is required
• Knowledge of medical records documentation requirements
• Knowledge of medical instruments and supplies.
• Knowledge of routine oral, rectal and injectable medications.
• Current BLS certification required.

Graduate of a state approved nursing or medical assistant program. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant in the state of Iowa.

Must have a current BLS certificate or become re-certified upon hire. Must be able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the Job Requirements document. This position requires successful completion of a Physical Capacity Profile screening.

Apply at www.vandiestmc.org under the "Careers" link at the bottom of the page.

Call Human Resources at 515-832-7711 with any questions or for a copy of the full job description.